Burt Lum
Host, Bytemarks CaféBurt Lum hosts <i>Bytemarks Café</i> on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on HPR-1.
Lum is the strategy officer for the Hawaiʻi Broadband Initiative at the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Before that, he was the executive director of Hawaiʻi Open Data, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the principles of open data. He has more than 30 years of experience in Hawaiʻi's technology and communications sector.
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Today we'll learn about the Internet Governance Forum and how they engage communities. We'll talk to Ron da Silva about the IGF-USA and how this National IGF acts as a convener for community voice. -
Today we'll talk with Colin Rhinesmith who literally wrote the book on Digital Equity Ecosystems. We'll learn how geographically diverse communities formed coalitions to help close the digital divide. -
With the predominant role of the Internet what is the role for HAM Radio. Especially during the upcoming hurricane season, we will examine the role of amateur radio. -
Today we'll get a mid-year report of Hawaii's signature telecommunication conference. We'll hear from Brian Moon, chief executive of the Pacific Telecom Conference 2027 and learn what new technologies are driving connectivity. -
Today we'll learn about the 2026 Week of tech events. We'll find out how the new and improved Hawaii Tech week brings together startups, entrepreneurs, investors and educators to advance tech in Hawaii. -
Today we'll hear about a new development on the web called Meta Layer. We'll learn from the architects of the Meta Layer how this technology benefits us as participants and when it will be impemented. -
Today we'll hear about innovations in music. We'll learn first hand about crafting the message behind hip-hop from Illnomadic. -
Today we'll catch up with local company Hohonu, to learn how they are helping climate and environmental mitigation. We'll hear how Hohonu is leveraging predictive AI and observational tools to tackle flooding and the changing climate. -
Today we'll hear from former Department of Education CIO Brook Conner, about life in academia. We'll find out what inspired him to seek his PhD and what field of study is most intriguing. -
Today we'll hear from former Honolulu City CIO Gordon Bruce about his new book. We'll find out what inspired him to write Dragons at the Gate, a true story about cyber security and the Nation-Sate threat.
